Purpose The study investigated the impact of Big Five personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness) on knowledge storage behavior of LIS professionals working in academic libraries of Pakistani universities. Design/methodology/approach Census survey technique under the quantitative survey research method was employed by using a questionnaire to collect data. Data were collected from LIS professionals working in public and private sector universities of Punjab province and Islamabad territory. The questionnaire was sent to 534 LIS professionals working in 99 universities in Punjab and Islamabad. 357 questionnaires were received back with a response rate of 69%. Finding The results showed that male LIS professionals were more open-minded, accepted different challenges, and completed the task compared to female librarians. LIS professional were store their knowledge in mobile phone/Ipad and paper based documents. LIS professionals supported knowledge-storing activities by keeping records of organizational policy and procedure changes. The findings further revealed that agreeableness and openness positively impact on knowledge storage behavior of LIS professionals. Conversely, the neuroticism personality trait negatively impacted on the study participants’ knowledge storage behavior. Extraversion and conscientiousness had no any impact on knowledge storage behavior of LIS professionals. Recommendation Based on the study findings, the present study recommended that organizations conduct annual employee personality assessments to facilitate personal growth, development, and continuous improvement. Originality This study contributes to LIS literature by investigating the underexplored field of behavioral research by combining the Big Five personality traits and knowledge acquisition and storage into a single inquiry.

Observational studies report a correlation between height and intelligence, but causality and mechanisms remain unclear due to confounding and reverse causation. Using large-scale genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary data, we performed bidirectional two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses and two-step mediation analyses to examine the associations between height and intelligence (general and fluid), and potential mediation by neuroticism, body mass index (BMI), anxiety, and major depression. Genetically predicted height was positively associated with intelligence (general intelligence: β = 0.115, p = 1.2 × 10-19; fluid intelligence: β = 0.266, p = 5.7 × 10-22). Height was negatively associated with neuroticism (β = -0.032, p = 7.0 × 10-5) and BMI (β = -0.067, p = .002), which were in turn negatively associated intelligence. Mediation analyses showed significant indirect effect of neuroticism (6.09%, p = 2.6 × 10-4) and BMI (7.83%, p = 6.0 × 10-3). No mediation was found for anxiety or depression. Reverse MR also suggested positive associations of intelligence with height. This study provides genetic evidence for bidirectional association between height and intelligence, with neuroticism and BMI as potential mediators. These findings improve our understanding of the height-intelligence relationship and its underlying psychological and metabolic pathways.

<p class="ql-align-justify">This study examined the psychological factors influencing beverage consumption behavior among Nigerians, focusing on 862 individuals employed in government ministries in Enugu. The study implemented the most stringent methodological processes, using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Big Five Personality Inventory, and consumer behavior measures created for the study. The study’s results were based on key psychological factors, as outlined by hierarchical regression analysis. Self-esteem was a significant predictor of consumers’ preference of beverage (<em>β</em> = .10 ; <em>p</em> <.01) as well as consumers’ patronage (<em>β</em> = .09; <em>p</em> < .01). With respect to personality dimensions, of the Big five Personality inventory, agreeableness was most significantly associated with consumer preference (<em>β</em> = .07; <em>p</em> < .05) and consumer patronage (<em>β</em> =.08; <em>p</em> < .05). In addition, openness to experience of new beverages was demonstrated to have a strong predictive power for consumer preference. This was demonstrated by consumer preference (<em>β</em> = .23; <em>p</em> < .01) as well as consumer patronage (<em>β</em> = .07; <em>p</em> < .01). Although peer influence was expected to have strong predictive relationships with consumer behavior, as it forms the basis of most theories on consumer behavior, it was found to have no predictive relationships. The same applies to the personality traits of extraversion, conscientiousness, and neuroticism. These findings suggest that marketing strategies in Nigeria, a developing market, should prioritize psychological profiling over social influence factors when targeting mature consumer segments. Future cross-national studies are necessary to ascertain broader relevance.</p>

ABSTRACT While anxiety is negatively associated with physical activity in older adults, substantial individual variability exists in this relationship. This study examined whether family–based factors (perceived security in attachment to adult children and intergenerational educational mobility) and personality traits (neuroticism and extraversion) moderate the within–person anxiety–physical activity relationship. Using experience sampling methodology, 37 community–dwelling older adults (aged 65–79 years) in Taiwan completed momentary assessments of anxiety and physical activity three times daily for 10 days, yielding 1,108 observations. Hierarchical linear modeling revealed that state anxiety negatively predicted physical activity (b = –1.60, p < .01). Perceived attachment security moderated this relationship (b = –0.20, p < .05): older adults with higher perceived security showed steeper activity declines when anxious, despite higher baseline activity. Similarly, upward intergenerational social mobility amplified the negative association (b = –0.83, p < .05). Neuroticism also moderated the relationship (b = –0.82, p < .05), with the anxiety–physical activity link evident only among highly neurotic individuals. Extraversion showed no moderating effect. Paradoxically, factors typically associated with positive outcomes (strong attachment, upward mobility) amplified rather than buffered anxiety’s inhibitory effects on physical activity. Findings suggest interventions should be tailored to individual profiles: emotion regulation strategies for those with strong family ties and neurotic tendencies, and comprehensive psychosocial interventions for those with limited family resources maintaining chronically low activity levels.

The purpose of this research is to study openness to experience and neuroticism on fine artists in comparison with non-artists. The sample size used is 80 individuals, 40 artists and 40 non-artists. Standardized and quantitative personality assessment Neo-ffi has been used to collect and measure the data. The review on previously existing researches indicated that artists scored higher on openness to experience and exhibit higher measures of neuroticism too. The present results highlight a significant difference between the two groups in both openness and neuroticism traits, inferring that artists are more open to experience than non-artists and exhibit slightly higher tendency towards neuroticism than non-artists. This theme of research can help understanding the mental health and behaviors of creative people and recognize the knowledge of aesthetics along with the background that leads to a final artwork. It can help acknowledge the personality of creative people and guide them effectively as well as nurture the creativity

This study explored the impact of induced mood (positive and negative) and personality traits (extraversion and neuroticism) on the characteristics of autobiographical memories (AMs), specifically their type (specific, generic) and visual perspective (field, observer). Thirty participants (18-20 years old) were randomly allocated to positive mood, negative mood, or control conditions. Mood induction utilized video stimuli, with affect measured by the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS). Personality was assessed using the Big Five Inventory (BFI). Autobiographical memories, elicited through a subjective recall task, were categorized via content analysis. Results indicated that positive mood was associated with a higher frequency of generic and field memories, whereas negative mood correlated with more specific and field memories. Extraversion significantly negatively correlated with observer memories in the positive mood condition and positively correlated with specific and observer memories in the negative mood condition. These findings highlight the intricate relationship between transient affective states and enduring personality dispositions in shaping AM retrieval.

Personality, as a stable and coherent set of behavioral and cognitive patterns, significantly influences linguistic expression, emotional regulation, and cognitive functioning. The Big Five personality traits-neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness- are especially relevant for understanding to language use and social interaction, making them foundational for developing of personality-informed natural language processing (NLP) systems. Despite this, existing personality lexicons often lacks rigorous validation, show weak alignment with linguistic features and personality traits, and fail to adapt to dynamic language environments such as social media. This study presents the construction and empirical validation of a personality lexicon derived from established psychological scales, dictionaries, and literature. Validation using real-world participant data yielded high hit rates across all Big Five dimensions (all > 0.70; mean = 0.787) and their 30 corresponding facets (all > 0.60; mean = 0.768). This lexicon provides a robust foundation for advancing computational personality assessment and supports applications in personalized NLP, large language models, and mental health prediction.

The Roles of Neuroticism and Schizotypy in Emotional Abuse and Mental Health Association: A Replication and Extension of Alnassar et al. (2024)

ObjectivesTo examine the impact of rowing across the Atlantic on the mental health of an all-female crew.MethodsThis prospective cohort study included four female rowers (mean age, 32.3 ±4.3 years) who rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic within 46 days. Validated mental health questionnaires were completed pre-race, during the race, and post-race to screen for depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), and exercise addiction (Exercise Addiction Inventory) as well as examine personality traits (International Personality Item Pool-Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Openness-60) and mood states (Profile of Mood States-Short Form). Additionally, personal accounts were collected. Descriptive statistics, generalized estimating equations, and correlations were used for analysis.ResultsDescriptive analysis revealed positive screening results for anxiety pre-race and major depression post-race in one rower and exercise addiction in another rower. Mood states deteriorated during the race, with subscores for tension-anxiety increasing over time. Scores of neuroticism decreased over time. Personal accounts of the participants provided insights into the challenges faced during this arduous race.ConclusionThe results demonstrated the importance of mental health screening in our cohort. Mood states deteriorated during the race, with declining scores for personality traits of neuroticism, reflecting a reduction in negative emotions, which may have been beneficial in our specific team environment. Personal accounts demonstrated good team coherence despite challenging race and environmental conditions.

In the digital era, increasing attention has been paid to how social media reshapes virtual tourism, yet little research has explored the mechanisms of digital healing in disembodied travel and the differentiated effects of landscape types. This study takes Erhai Scenic Area in China as an example and combines text coding with questionnaire survey. Study 1 used web crawling to collect review texts, followed by semantic analysis and landscape coding. Study 2, based on the classifications derived from Study 1, conducted video experiments and questionnaire surveys. The results of both studies were then compared and analyzed. Findings indicate that emotion plays a partial mediating role in the mechanism of "disembodied landscape perception—embodied emotional change—embodied travel intention," with personality traits (openness and neuroticism) serving as moderators. Moreover, the four landscape types: ecological-natural, commercial-leisure, historical-cultural, and rural-pastoral demonstrate differentiated effects in emotional healing, promoting travel intentions, and facilitating the transformation from disembodied to embodied perception. This study provides a theoretical foundation for destination marketing, healthy landscape design, and digital healing, contributing to the development of new health tourism models in the social media context.

Prophylactic swallowing exercises (PSE) can mitigate (the consequences of) radiation associated dysphagia (RAD) in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, provided patients adhere to a high-intensity program. However, patient adherence, a multifactorial concept influenced by several confounders, has been found to vary considerably between studies and individuals. PSE-related adherence confounders such as gender, smoking at baseline, baseline depression and high baseline fatigue levels have already been postulated. The influence of personality on adherence to PSE has not yet been investigated. Therefore, the aim of this secondary analysis of the Presto-trial is to examine the influence of personality traits on overall adherence rates to a PSE-program. One hundred fifty patients with a stage III or IVA-B (TNM7) newly diagnosed squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx -treated with (chemo)radiotherapy (C)RT - were included in the PRESTO-trial. One hundred sixteen out of the 150 participants completed the NEO Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) personality questionnaire prior to starting RT. The NEO-FFI is a validated 60 item self-report questionnaire with 12 items per personality trait (neuroticism, extraversion, altruïsm, conscientiousness and openness). Statistical analysis was performed using simple and multiple regression models for the 5 personality traits. This study shows that the personality trait openness significantly influences overall adherence rates to PSE in HNC (p = 0.047). Higher scores on the personality trait openness increase overall adherence rates (β = 0.058, SE = 0.0290). Although, this singular statistical result has a very small effect size (OR 1.06), meaning that it is not likely a meaningful difference to consider any practice change. The personality traits extraversion, neuroticism, conscientiousness and altruism are not significantly related to overall adherence during PSE. This study is the first to explore the relationship between personality traits and adherence to PSE in HNC. While openness showed a statistically significant association with overall adherence, the effect size was very small and is unlikely to be of clinical relevance. No other personality traits demonstrated a significant relationship with adherence.

Mind wandering (defined as the diversion of attention from a primary task) significantly impacts decision-making processes. This study investigates the contributions of mind-wandering and personality in shaping various decision-making styles. In our study, we assessed eight distinct decision styles using established scales. The Maximization Tendency Scale was used to measure the maximization decision style, while the Decision Styles Questionnaire captured spontaneous, dependent, vigilant, avoidant, brooding, intuitive, and anxious decision styles and two measures of decisional self-esteem: respected and confident. To evaluate mind-wandering tendencies at the trait level, we employed the Mind-Wandering Questionnaire, which differentiates between spontaneous and deliberate mind-wandering. Furthermore, personality traits were assessed using the Short Big Five Inventory. Self-report surveys were administered to a sample of 210 individuals, and the data were analyzed using canonical correlation and hierarchical multiple regression. Canonical correlation analysis indicated that increased spontaneous mind-wandering was linked to higher levels of neuroticism personality trait, along with avoidant, brooding, and anxious decision-making styles. Whereas, greater spontaneous mind-wandering reduced openness to experience and conscientiousness personality traits, along with respected, confident, vigilant, intuitive, and maximization decision-making styles. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that mind-wandering significantly predicted confident, vigilant, avoidant, brooding, and anxious decision-making styles. The findings are discussed from a resource control theory perspective.

Introduction: Physical, emotional, and behavioural changes are hallmarks of stress, which is a normal human reaction to demanding or difficult circumstances. High stress levels can significantly impact the academic performance and mental health of young students. Chronotype represents genetically determined behavioural characteristics of a person’s twentyfour-hour activity cycle and is pivotal in mental health. Individual differences in stress experiences may be partially explained by personality traits. Individuals with greater emotional intelligence tend to exhibit lower stress reactivity. Aim: To assess the influence of chronotype, personality, and Emotional Competence (EC) on perceived stress among undergraduate medical students. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology at Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from November 2024 to January 2025. It involved 114 first-year medical students, with the primary inclusion criterion being that participants were first-year medical undergraduates aged 18-25 years. Both genders were included. Participants, after giving informed consent, completed the Horne-Ostberg Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), the Big Five Inventory, the Profile of EC, and the Perceived Stress Scale via Google Forms. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29 was used for data analysis. Spearman’s correlation test was employed to examine the association between perceived stress and additional variables. Multiple regression analysis was performed to predict the level of perceived stress based on variables such as chronotype, EC, and personality traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism). Statistical significance was set at p&lt;0.05. Results: The mean age of the study population was 18.75±0.64 years, out of which 80 were females and 34 males. The data indicated that most participants had an intermediate chronotype 69 (60.5%), followed by the morning type 31 (27.2%) and evening type 14 (12.3%). A significant, strong positive correlation was observed between neuroticism and perceived stress (r=0.74, p&lt;0.01). A significant negative correlation was found between perceived stress and the measured variables, namely chronotype (r=-0.25, p=0.01), conscientiousness (r=- 0.35, p&lt;0.001), extraversion (r=-0.49, p&lt;0.001), agreeableness (r=-0.27, p&lt;0.001), intrapersonal EC (r=-0.53, p&lt;0.001), interpersonal competence (r=-0.29, p&lt;0.001), and global EC (r=-0.52, p&lt;0.001). Regression analysis revealed extraversion as a negative predictor and neuroticism as a positive predictor of perceived stress among medical students. Conclusion: The present study reveals complex relationships between chronotype, personality traits, EC, and perceived stress among students. Intermediate chronotypes were the most common, with morningness negatively correlated to stress. Personality traits, especially extraversion and neuroticism, significantly predicted stress levels. Higher EC was associated with lower perceived stress, potentially indicating better stress management skills. These findings contribute to the understanding of factors influencing stress perception in students and may inform targeted interventions for stress management in academic settings.

Night shift work can impair attention and increase biomarkers linked to neurodegenerative processes. Understanding factors that influence resilience to, or vulnerability under, sleep loss is therefore essential for identifying groups at particular risk. In this within-subjects study, we examined two potential modulators of vulnerability in 54 healthy, naturally cycling women aged 21-33 years: the ovarian hormone estradiol, known for its neuroprotective properties and the personality trait neuroticism, previously associated with stress sensitivity. Participants completed one night of habitual sleep followed by one night of overnight wakefulness, mimicking a transition from an off- to an on-night shift. Women with higher morning blood estradiol levels or lower neuroticism (indexed by higher emotional stability scores) exhibited non-significant tendencies towards faster reaction times during successful psychomotor vigilance test (PVT) trials, which assess sustained attention. Notably, lower neuroticism was also associated with significantly fewer attentional lapses (reaction times ≥ 500 ms) during the PVT, whereas estradiol levels were not. However, neither trait modulated the overall decline in attentional performance observed following the night-shift condition. In contrast, higher neuroticism-but not estradiol-predicted elevated morning levels of phosphorylated tau at threonine 181 (p-Tau181), a plasma biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease-related neurodegenerative processes, after the night shift condition. These findings highlight neuroticism as a psychological factor linked to increased neurobiological sensitivity to overnight wakefulness among women.

This study aims to determine the influence of neuroticism personality traits and loneliness on the tendency of nomophobia among university students. Nomophobia refers to the excessive anxiety or fear experienced when individuals are unable to access or use their smartphones, a common condition among students in the digital era. Neuroticism is characterized by emotional instability, while loneliness reflects emotional and social isolation.This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. A total of 110 students from Malahayati University in Bandar Lampung were selected through convenience sampling. The instruments used included the Nomophobia Questionnaire, the Neuroticism Scale, and the UCLA Loneliness Scale . Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression.The results showed that neuroticism and loneliness significantly influenced nomophobia (F = 9.720; p &lt; 0.05). Partially, neuroticism had a significant effect on nomophobia (β = 0.381; p = 0.002), while loneliness did not show a significant effect (β = 0.161; p = 0.143). The coefficient of determination (R²) was 11.8%, indicating that both independent variables contributed 11.8% to the nomophobia tendency.Thus, it can be concluded that neuroticism plays a crucial role in influencing nomophobia among students. Individuals with high neuroticism tend to experience greater anxiety when separated from their smartphones. Keywords : Neuroticism, Loneliness, Nomophobia, University Students

This study examined how serum interleukin-1 beta (sIL-1β) interacts with the Big Five personality trait of Neuroticism to influence 12-week antidepressant treatment outcomes in patients with depressive disorders. Baseline measurements of sIL-1β and Neuroticism were obtained from 1086 participants enrolled in a naturalistic, stepwise antidepressant treatment program. Remission was defined as a Hamilton depression rating scale score of 7 or below after 12 weeks of treatment. Using logistic regression models that accounted for sociodemographic and clinical variables, we assessed the independent and interactive effects of these factors on treatment response. Elevated sIL-1β levels were significantly associated with non-remission in participants with high Neuroticism, whereas this relationship was not evident among those with lower Neuroticism levels. Notably, the interaction between sIL-1β and Neuroticism was a significant predictor of remission status, even after adjusting for confounders. Our findings reveal that the dynamic modulation of antidepressant response through the interaction of sIL-1β and Neuroticism could inform more personalized treatment strategies, enhancing clinical outcomes for patients with depression. Future research should continue to explore these biomarker-psychological trait interactions to fully understand their role in treatment efficacy.

Background/Objectives: Finger amputation is frequently followed by complications, with reported revision rates of up to 20%. One of the most disabling sequelae is the formation of painful neuromas, occurring in approximately 3-9% of cases. Several biological and mechanical risk factors have been proposed, but the potential influence of psychological traits remains poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate whether a correlation exists between patients' personality traits and the development of neuropathic pain or related symptoms. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted at a Level II Hand Trauma Center, including patients who underwent digital amputation between 2021 and 2023. Neuropathic pain and cold intolerance were assessed using the S-DN4 and CISS questionnaires, respectively. Personality traits were evaluated using the BFI-10 scale. Demographic data and other clinical risk factors, including work-related injuries, psychiatric history, infection, treatment delay, and surgical technique, were also analyzed. Results: A total of 54 patients were included. Neuropathic pain, defined by an S-DN4 score ≥ 4, was identified in 10 patients (18.5%). A significant correlation was found between the occurrence of neuropathic pain, cold intolerance, and the "neuroticism" personality trait. Patients with work-related injuries or psychiatric disorders also showed a higher risk of neuropathic pain and cold intolerance. Conversely, infection and delayed treatment were associated with an increased risk of revision procedures, whereas the type of surgical technique used for nerve stump management was not significantly correlated with pain outcomes. Conclusions: The study demonstrated a meaningful association between the neurotic personality trait and both neuropathic pain and cold intolerance after finger amputation. Additionally, work-related injuries and psychiatric comorbidities were identified as potential risk factors. Patients exhibiting these characteristics may benefit from early psychological assessment and multidisciplinary management to prevent further complications and improve postoperative outcomes.

BackgroundDepression is often comorbid with alcohol use problems, and sex differences may further complicate this interplay.MethodsWe conducted a longitudinal study using a large European adolescent cohort assessed at ages 14 (baseline, BL), 16 (follow-up 1, FU1), 19 (follow-up 2, FU2), and 23 (follow-up 3, FU3). Depression and alcohol use were measured using standardized behavioral scales. Cross-lagged analysis, improved Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis, and mediation analysis were conducted to infer the causal interplay.Results2110 adolescents were included at baseline (49% male). Depression and alcohol consumption demonstrated a significant positive correlation (rBL = 0.094, pBL = 1.58E-05, 95% CI = [0.052, 0.137]), which gradually diminished over time and eventually became significantly negative. Depression and alcohol use problems remained strongly correlated across three timepoints (r > 0.074, p < 6.76E-03). Cross-lagged analysis suggested that depression predicted future alcohol use problems: βBL-FU1 = 0.058, p = 0.021, 95% CI = [0.009, 0.108]; βFU2-FU3 = 0.142, p = 8.34E-07, 95% CI = [0.113, 0.263]. MR analyses confirmed this causal interplay (rmean = 0.043, longitudinal ppermuation < 0.001). Interestingly, MR analyses also indicated that alcohol consumption might alleviate depression (rmean = −0.022, longitudinal ppermutation = 0.043), particularly in females at FU3, of which the anxiety status and the personality trait neuroticism largely mediated the effect. These findings were validated in an independent matched sample (N = 562) from Human Connectome Project.ConclusionsDepression may predict future alcohol use problems, whereas moderate alcohol consumption might alleviate depressive symptoms, especially in females.

The current study used cross-sectional design as it aimed to compare the personality traits of Chartered Accountancy (CA) Students and Chartered Accountancy Professionals. The objective of this study was to look for any differences that may have appeared in the personality of CA students as they became professionals. A sample of 255 participants was taken (CA Students=154 and CA Professionals=101) from the age range of 18-70. The data was collected through snowball sampling technique using Big Five Inventory-44, a likert type questionnaire. The data was then manually entered in SPSS Version 20 for statistical analysis. Independent samples t-test was applied for comparing the personality traits of CA students and CA professionals. The results showed that there was a significant mean difference found on extraversion between Chartered Accountancy (CA) Students and Chartered Accountancy Professionals. CA professionals had a significantly higher score on extraversion than CA Students. Furthermore, there was a significant difference between CA Students and CA Professionals on the neuroticism. The CA Students scored high in comparison to CA professionals on the personality trait of neuroticism. Moreover, there was a significant difference between CA Students and CA professionals on conscientiousness. The CA professionals scored higher than CA Students on conscientiousness. There was no significant difference found between the scores of CA professionals and CA students on the scales of agreeableness and openness to experience. These findings have clear implications for Chartered Accountancy training programs and can contribute to further research.

Background: An increasing number of university students report feeling lonely, a negative experience arising from a mismatch between perceived and actual social relationships. Loneliness has been linked to poorer mental health. However, the relationship between qualitative (sources of loneliness) and quantitative (high or low) differences in loneliness and mental health is under researched. The aims of this research were to (a) identify profiles of loneliness among university students across three indicators of loneliness, namely, social, family, and romantic indicators, using latent profile analysis (LPA); (b) examine the differences among identified profiles based on dimensions of mental health indicators (depression, anxiety, and stress), social support, and life satisfaction; and (c) assess profile membership based on demographic variables (gender, social isolation, relationship status, and education characteristics) and the Big Five personality traits (extraversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism). Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 912 university students from five cities in Uttar Pradesh, India. Participants completed questionnaires covering demographic details and validated measures assessing loneliness, depression, stress, anxiety, social support, life satisfaction, and the Big Five personality traits. Data were analyzed using the latent profile module in Jamovi and fit indices, namely, BIC, AIC, and BLRT, and entropy was used to select the best profile. Results: The latent profile analysis identified four profiles for university student loneliness, including Social and emotional lonely (31.4%), Moderate romantic lonely (23.8%), Moderate social lonely (8.2%), and Severe romantic lonely (36.6%). Moreover, the Social and emotional lonely profile scored the highest on depression, anxiety, and stress. The Moderate romantic lonely profile scored the highest on life satisfaction and social support. Being in a relationship decreased the likelihood of being categorized as Severe romantic lonely. In terms of personality, neuroticism was the strongest predictor of profile membership. This study is a step towards identifying at-risk lonely individuals with varying sources of loneliness. Identifying different profiles of lonely individuals will have direct implications for designing interventions that cater to a particular group rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.